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The DecoderJuly 30, 2026· 1 min read

OpenAI goes full China pricing mode with an 80 percent cut to its most affordable GPT-5.6 model

OpenAI is cutting prices on its GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and Terra by 20%. This change starts on July 30.

What happened

OpenAI is significantly reducing the prices of its GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra models. This is due to improved infrastructure efficiency, which they attribute to their top-tier Sol model, as well as pressure from cheaper Chinese providers and Microsoft's MAI models.

Why it matters

As a business owner, you're likely aware of the cost of AI services and how they impact your operations. This price cut could make OpenAI's solutions more competitive and accessible to you, potentially saving you money.

The takeaway

Keep an eye on AI pricing trends and consider whether this change affects your business's needs or budget.

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